John Kiriakou's Briefing Room
John Kiriakou's Briefing Room is a news and commentary show hosted by John Kiriakou, a former CIA officer and whistleblower. It covers Middle East conflict, U.S. foreign policy and national security. The show has 28 episodes published since July 2026, roughly every 2.4 days, with a median length of about 44 minutes. Estimated downloads per episode are 2,000 to 8,000, with a rate of $40 to $200 per episode.
Engaged news audience, 384 Apple ratings averaging 4.9 stars, twice-weekly cadence
- Host is a former CIA officer and bestselling author, giving the show an established credibility niche
- Apple Podcasts shows 384 ratings with a 4.9 average, indicating an engaged listener base
- Episodes run about 44 minutes on a regular twice-weekly schedule
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- solo monologue, listener Q&A, commentary on news
- Tone
- analytical, critical
- Language
- English
- Production
- Home recording
- Typical length
- 35 to 50 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Episode titles cover war and armed conflict, such as 'War has begun: Yemen strikes back against Houthis', and the show is openly political in its commentary on U.S. and Israeli policy.
We classify content, never people. No age, gender, ethnicity, religion or political views are inferred about the creator. Audience figures are estimates unless marked verified. Creators can correct anything on their profile.
Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/john-kiriakou-ad… |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id6790245635 |
| RSS feed | anchor.fm/s/114b46b70/podcast/rss |
Benchmark score: 54 / 100
Public rule, same for everyone. How it works.
Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Greek Ambassador Job Opening?? Trump, Put Me In! | Episode 28 | 2026-10-15 | 45 min |
| Riyadh Under Fire: The Major Escalation the Media Is Ignoring | Episod | 2026-10-13 | 41 min |
| Angry Birds stole my tier list!! And German spy chief under ARREST | E | 2026-10-08 | 52 min |
| War has begun: Yemen strikes back against Houthis | Episode 25 | 2026-10-06 | 43 min |
| "What Was My Last Mission Like?" | Ex-CIA Agent Q&A | 2026-10-03 | 57 min |
| Gaza’s Reality, Biden’s Ultimatum, and the Race for the Senate | Episo | 2026-10-01 | 37 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 4 days ago, a new one about every 2 days.
John Kiriakou is a CIA whistleblower, bestselling author, and host of John Kiriakou's Briefing Room.
Do you make John Kiriakou's Briefing Room? Claim or remove this page.
About John Kiriakou's Briefing Room
John Kiriakou's Briefing Room is a news and commentary podcast hosted by John Kiriakou, a former CIA officer, whistleblower and bestselling author, according to the show's description on the feed. The show covers Middle East conflict, U.S. foreign policy and intelligence matters, with episodes published about every 2.4 days and a median length of roughly 44 minutes.
The show is hosted on Anchor (Spotify for Podcasters) and has 28 episodes since July 2026. Apple Podcasts lists 384 ratings with a 4.9 average. Listener size is an estimate: about 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode, with an audience skewing toward adults and U.S. listeners, based on the rating count and feed signals.
No sponsors were seen in the feed. A host-read mid-roll is estimated at $40 to $200 per episode, which buys access to a politically engaged news audience. The show suits books, security products and subscription news services that can accept high-intensity political content.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. John Kiriakou's Briefing Room can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about John Kiriakou's Briefing Room
How much does John Kiriakou's Briefing Room charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Estimated host-read mid-roll rates are $40 to $200 per episode, based on an estimated 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode at $18 to $25 per 1,000. Final pricing should be confirmed with the show.
What is John Kiriakou's Briefing Room about?
The show is a news and commentary podcast hosted by former CIA officer John Kiriakou. It covers Middle East conflict, U.S. foreign policy and intelligence, with episodes about every two to three days.
How do I contact John Kiriakou's Briefing Room about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can also be booked directly through Starbooked.
Similar creators
Podcast and other creators in news commentary, ranked by score.
| Creator | Niches | Est. downloads | Median views | Rate | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Coffee and a Mikepodcast | news commentarybusiness interviews | 15k | – | $90–620 | 55 |
The Chris Cuomo Projectpodcast | politicsnews commentary | 50k | – | $360–2000 | 55 |
JeanClaude BeyondMystic003@jeanclaudebeyondmystic003 | spiritual wellnesstarot and astrology | 100k | 3.1k | $150–250 | 54 |
FMC27NEWS@fmc27news · PL | polish politicsnews commentary | 96k | 3.6k | $150–250 | 54 |
Bad Faithpodcast | politicsnews commentary | 5k | – | $40–200 | 53 |
Confesiones Confidenciales 🎙️Con Susana Gasch @susanagasch · ES | spanish politicsnews commentary | 23k | 3.2k | $150–250 | 52 |